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I think I heart my new AP, and she's not even here yet!

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MarmadukeScarlet · 25/06/2008 17:58

Emailed her today to say that her/DC bathroom a complete write off due to burst soli pipe and the worlds slowest plumbers - were due to be finished Friday but not an item in place as yet.

Gave her 4 options stay in B&B 10 mins walk up lane, stay with us and use neighbours family bathroom, stay with us and share my ensuite with me and DC (only other shower in house currently) or delay arrival a week.

She phoned to say she doesn't mind doing whatever I chose, she is used to less than ideal conditions as she and her uncle lived in and rennovated a huge house 2 yrs ago. She told me she was happy to decorate or do anything that needed doing!

She sent me the loveliest email too, saying how she doesn't expect any special treament and I am not to care about her as she will be caring about us. (I think she means 'look after', but I got the gist!)

I have a feeling that she is going to be a vast improvement on the last one! Roll on Saturday!

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mananny · 26/06/2008 00:56

She sounds lovely marmaduke, hope she's as delightful in person as her emails make her out to be

bucksmum · 25/06/2008 22:39

German Au Pairs are the best! We are on AP no6 and the last 2 have been German and absolutely fab!

bucksmum · 25/06/2008 22:39

German Au Pairs are the best! We are on AP no6 and the last 2 have been German and absolutely fab!

ilovethecake · 25/06/2008 22:37

Oh man, i remember your awful mess your last AP left you in, that was a nightmare right from the start, but hey your new AP sounds gr8, she hasn't even started yet but is completely happy with your new arrangements she sounds really fab and gosh don't you deserve someone that's kind hearted, i'm wishin you and your family lots of happy relaxed times with your new AP, take care x

ingles2 · 25/06/2008 21:22

Hooray MDS!!!! What a breath of fresh air! She sounds fab!
on the other hand.....
your bathrooms still not fixed!!!!!! What a blardy nightmare...
make sure you drop me an email when AP arrives so she can meet mine....she's German too x

lindseyfox · 25/06/2008 19:26

sounds like she will have a good placement with you.

its good if people comprimise especially at the start

i like easy going people who are happy to fit in whatever.

mummypoppins · 25/06/2008 18:59

oh MDS thats wonderful news. My best AP was from a bavarian farming family and she was a star. When she arrived we were half way through a new kitchen and we were microwaving on the lounge floor! she took it all in her stride .

Im jealous and very pleased for you.

MP

MarmadukeScarlet · 25/06/2008 18:20

Thank you.

I do care, I'm a complete soft touch when it comes to my APs - which works really well if they are lovely and is a complete disaster if they are not!

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annh · 25/06/2008 18:20

Ooh, yes I remember your nightmare with the last one! If I remember correctly, isn't the whole bathroom saga in some way also related to the last AP?

catepilarr · 25/06/2008 18:12

i think you two are going to be a good match - you care about her and because you care she doesnt mind ;) / i wouldnt in her place either/

MarmadukeScarlet · 25/06/2008 18:07

And she is a qualified children's swim coach

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MarmadukeScarlet · 25/06/2008 18:06

Germany/AP World.

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catepilarr · 25/06/2008 18:04

sounds good where is she from?

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